Diploma of Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Students must reach the admissions standards set by the Academic Board, which are currently: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Academic IELTS Overall 5.5, no individual band score below 5.0; OR KITE score greater than 396 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR PTE Academic Score of 42; OR TOEFL iBT Score of 46; OR GCE Ordinary Level; Grade C in English Language or English Literature; OR Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL (CAE) Score of 162.

MATURE AGE STUDENTS

If you are aged 21 years or over, you may be eligible to apply for mature age entry. School results, TAFE or VET qualifications, work experience and other informal study may be accepted in support of your application.

Course Details

The Diploma of Information Technology is suitable for students who would like to understand and leverage a range of technological and programming concepts and tools. You will learn how to use software in the context of technological issues that emerge in contemporary businesses and to subsequently communicate solutions and outcomes to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Diploma of Information Technology at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Identify business opportunities by applying a range of technological and programming concepts and tools

Report technological problems, solutions and outcomes to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively

Explain how business problems can be solved with the aid of technological methods and tools

Apply ethical, privacy and information security frameworks regarding technology

Career Outcomes

> IT Support Operator

> Computer Service Technician

> IT Trainer

> Helpdesk Assistant

As a graduate who successfully completes the course you could be employed across a diverse range of industries.

You may apply for credit entry into the second year of our Bachelor of Information Technology or a related undergraduate degree at another Australian higher education provider.